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title: Combined Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Brazil
description: Consolidated page of all release notes for Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) from Xanadu to Brazil.
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# Combined Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Brazil

Consolidated page of all release notes for Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) from Xanadu to Brazil.

## How to use this page

To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Brazil.

**Tip:** If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release."

## Important information for upgrading Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) to Brazil

Before you upgrade to Brazil, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Xanadu

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Yokohama

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Brazil

</td><td>

-   **Upgrade information**

Upgrade to the latest version through the ServiceNow Store. After upgrading the application, update the Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) deployment in your clusters to the corresponding version.


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## New features

Between your current release family and Brazil, new features were introduced for Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\).

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Xanadu

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Yokohama

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Brazil

</td><td>

-   **Software decomposition tool using Syft Scanner**

Analyze container images and generate Software Bill of Materials \(SBOM\) using the integrated Syft Scanner. The new software decomposition tool helps administrators identify software components, dependencies, and vulnerabilities within containerized applications, supporting security compliance and risk management.

-   **FIPS 140 compliance**

Deploy Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) with FIPS 140 compliant main informer and daemonset images. These images meet federal security standards for cryptographic modules, enabling deployment in regulated environments that require FIPS 140 compliance.


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Changes

Between your current release family and Brazil, some changes were made to existing Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) features.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Xanadu

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Yokohama

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Brazil

</td><td>

-   **Kubernetes resource dependency views**

Resource details pages now include enhanced Dependency Views that show relationships between Kubernetes resources and related configuration items. The improved visualization helps administrators understand service dependencies and troubleshoot issues more effectively.


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Removed

Between your current release family and Brazil, some Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) features or functionality were removed.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Xanadu

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Yokohama

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Brazil

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Deprecations

Between your current release family and Brazil, some Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) features or functionality were deprecated.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Xanadu

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Yokohama

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Brazil

</td><td>

-   **Legacy Kubernetes discovery API**

The legacy Kubernetes discovery API is deprecated and will be removed in a future release. Use the enhanced discovery capabilities and updated API endpoints introduced in this release.


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Activation information

Review information on how to activate Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\).

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Xanadu

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Yokohama

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Brazil

</td><td>

-   **Activation information**

Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) is available as a store application. Install the application from the ServiceNow Store and configure the agent to connect to your Kubernetes clusters.


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Additional requirements

If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) we have noted them here.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Xanadu

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Yokohama

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Brazil

</td><td>

-   **Additional requirements**

Requires ITOM Visibility base plugins, Discovery, and appropriate Kubernetes cluster access permissions. The agent must be deployed in each Kubernetes cluster you want to monitor.


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Browser requirements

If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) we have noted them here.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Xanadu

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Yokohama

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Brazil

</td><td>

-   **Browser requirements**

Use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge for optimal performance when accessing the Kubernetes explorer dashboard.


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Accessibility information

Review details on accessibility information for Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\), such as specific requirements or compliance levels.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Xanadu

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Yokohama

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Brazil

</td><td>

-   **Accessibility information**
    -   The Kubernetes explorer dashboard is navigable by keyboard and compatible with screen readers including JAWS and NVDA.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Localization information

If there are specific localization considerations for Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) we have noted them here.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Xanadu

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Yokohama

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Brazil

</td><td>

-   **Localization information**

This application is available in English. Additional language support may be added in future releases.


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Highlight information

If there are specific highlight considerations for Kubernetes Visibility Agent \(KVA\) we have noted them here.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Xanadu

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Yokohama

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Brazil

</td><td>

-   Discover and monitor Kubernetes clusters, nodes, namespaces, services, workloads, pods, and Docker images automatically.
-   Visualize Kubernetes resource relationships and dependencies through integrated dashboards and dependency views.
-   Maintain an up-to-date inventory of containerized applications and infrastructure to support service mapping and incident management.

 See [ITOM Visibility](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=itom-visibility-landing-page&family=brazil&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.

</td></tr></tbody>
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